Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 679

Ma Liang’s words must have been self-effacing, but Zhuge Liang was still a little shocked. He had also seen Ma Liang’s talent, and it would not be bad to be his friend. If he could recommend one or two, he would govern Jingnan. Don't worry if there is no one available, Zhuge Liang was very curious, and quickly asked about the situation of these people. Ma Liang didn't say anything clearly, but said with a smile: "Mr. Zhuge, I will write to them and ask them to come."

"However, before Mr. Zhuge goes to other counties, it's better to inspect the big families here. It will be rewarding." Ma Liang said, Zhuge Liangliang nodded, and asked again: "Is there any big family in Lingling County?" , Ma Liang said with a smile: "There is only one big family, maybe Zhuge Gong also knows this big family." Hearing Ma Liang's words, Zhuge Liang thought about it seriously, but he really didn't expect any big family or famous people here. .

Then Ma Liang said solemnly: "Mr. Zhuge, do you know that Jingnan was originally the fiefdom of the King of Changsha?"

Zhuge Liang nodded, and Ma Liang continued: "There is a big family in Lingling County, but the relationship is very weak. Without the title, there are still many talents. You are from Lingling County." After hearing Ma Liang's words, Zhuge Liang remembered that Liu Ba, who is extremely economically capable, is not from Jingnan?

He nodded and asked again: "Then what outstanding children do they have?"

"Of course there are. There is a son named Liu Min, who is always courageous and upright, and is admired by everyone. There is another son named Liu Yong, who is young and intelligent, has read a lot of books, and is very talented. Another son is named Liu Xian, who has extensive knowledge and strong memorization, and is well-versed in allusions, can be regarded as a talented person." Ma Liang said, but Zhuge Liang narrowed his eyes and nodded thoughtfully. The two chatted until late at night, and Zhuge Liang was ready to go rest.

Sitting on the bed, Zhuge Liang couldn't fall asleep for a long time. The current situation was something he had never thought about. From a long time ago, Zhuge Liang was used to doing everything by himself, and everything was done by himself. It's not that he longs for power in his heart, it's just that he always feels that what other people do is not as good as him, and he can do everything well by himself.

Before he met Mr. Jia, he also had the same idea. When he arrived in Jingnan, he ignored the local officials and let go to govern. As long as he worked hard, there was nothing he could not do well. But now, But because of Jia Xu's words, he tried new changes for the first time. Shouldn't he gather a group of capable ministers by his side and use the power of everyone to change the situation in Jingnan?

Zhuge Liang doesn't know whether such a change is good or bad. In short, we still have to look at the results in the end. If we can achieve better results in this way, it means that this path is correct. Zhuge Liang thought about it, and then slowly entered Dreamland.

As for the next day, Zhuge Liang woke up, changed his clothes, and after washing, he came to the front yard just now. As soon as he walked to the front yard, he saw Ma Liang leading three young people, chatting, apparently waiting Looking at himself, seeing Zhuge Liang coming out, Ma Liang hurriedly took them with him. See you in big salute, Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly, Ma Liang is good at everything, but he pays too much attention to these tedious etiquettes.

"Get up, Ji Chang, it doesn't have to be like this." Zhuge Liang persuaded Ma Liang to get up, looked at the young people around him, and they hurriedly followed suit, and the older one said: "I am Liu Yong. , the word Nanhe, I have met Duke Zhuge." This person looked very mature and old-fashioned, with a kind of maturity that did not meet his age. Zhuge Liang smiled back at him, and another person followed him, and said: "My lord, Liu Min , there is no word yet, I pay my respects to Duke Zhuge!!”

This man spoke a bit aggressively, and his youthful vigor was evident. Ma Liang said that this man was courageous and extremely staunch. When I saw him today, I couldn’t see the staunchness. However, there is courage. The last one, of course, is Liu Xian, whose name is Shizong, is the same as Ma Liang, and he belongs to the kind of elegant gentleman, with good cultivation. Zhuge Liang has seen them and sat in the guest room with them.

When everyone was seated, Ma Liang said: "Yesterday, Lord Zhuge said that he wanted to meet many capable ministers of our Lingling County, so I found them." Ma Liang looked at them again, and said, "Mr. Jingnan is my blessing in Jingnan, you should meet as elders." The three stood up and wanted to salute again, but Zhuge Liang stopped them and made them sit down.

"You don't have to be like this, don't be like this", Zhuge Liang persuaded them, wiping the sweat from his forehead, he is still young, why should he come to see himself as an elder?Zhuge Liang cleared his throat, and then asked them about things in Jingnan. It seemed that he was looking for them to understand the local situation, but Ma Liang could see it clearly. You have to look at these few people, they may take on important responsibilities.

Everyone chatted, Liu Yong spoke less, not restrained, but calmer, Zhuge Liang asked, he just answered, Zhuge Liang didn't ask, and he didn't show off, Liu Min was different, this one seemed very heroic, a bit of a knight-errant Qi, Zhuge Liang's question, but he can still answer it. As for Liu Xian, this one is indeed well-read, with extraordinary talents, and he is the most outstanding of the three.

But the strange thing is that what Zhuge Liang valued the most was Liu Yong, who was a man of few words. Before Liu Yong and Liu Xian answered, Liu Min was the first to speak. He said excitedly, "Thank you, Mr. Zhuge, thank you, Zhuge Wu, and the brothers. I have been waiting for this time for a long time."

He let out a long sigh, and said with some grievances: "I don't know, Mr. Zhuge. Originally, the three of us were all ready to go to Luoyang to participate in the assessment. Unexpectedly, when we were about to go there, we heard something. Bad news. Ahem, it’s actually not bad news. Our clan brother Liu Ba, who served as an important minister of the temple, somehow broke off with His Majesty and became a real clan, so do we.”

"The children of the clan need to get Zongzheng's permission to be assessed, and we are not familiar with Zongzheng." Liu Min almost cried. The three of them, after studying for more than ten years, were about to participate in the assessment. The son of the clan. Why is it so unlucky? ? ?
Zhuge Liang smiled lightly, looked at Liu Yong and Liu Xian, Liu Yong and Liu Xian got up at the same time, bowed to Zhuge Liang, and said: "Mr. He asked the three of them to sit down and talked for a long time before letting them go home. Everyone was about to leave, but Liu Min hesitated for a moment, then he looked at Zhuge Liang and said, "Mr. Zhuge, I have a relative who is also a great sage."

"However, no one values ​​him, and now he is in Lingling County"

Hearing Liu Min's words, Ma Liang thought for a moment, seemed to think of something, frowned displeasedly, out of self-restraint, did not open his mouth to reprimand, Zhuge Liang heard it, nodded, and asked: "What is that man called?" ?”

"Jiang Wan, courtesy name Gongyan, his talent and name have spread throughout Jingnan." Liu Min praised him, looked at Zhuge Liang, and asked, "Mr. Zhuge, shall I bring him to see you? And so, he is really talented, and his talent is definitely beyond ours." Zhuge Liangliang nodded without refusing, Liu Min then laughed, bowed to Zhuge Liang again, and then left go.

After they left, Ma Liang said, "Mr. Zhuge shouldn't have promised Liu Min."

"Oh? Jiang Wan is useless?"

"That's not true. He does have some talents. It's a pity that this person always thinks of himself as a noble person. He feels that no one understands his talents. He gives up on himself, drinks and makes fun of himself all day long, and can't be reused!!" Ma Liang commented. But I'm a little curious, but most of the talented people will have some weird temperament, and he can become famous in the four counties with his talent, which seems extraordinary.
"Ji Chang, how did your friends reply?"

"Mr. Zhuge, they haven't replied yet, so they should be on their way here."

"Oh? Are you so sure?"

"Of course, Jingzhou has waited for decades for a Duke Zhuge to arrive."

Zhuge Liang didn't waste time, and after giving orders for Lingling County, he went directly to other counties. He came here for the whole of Jingnan, not for Lingling County. As Ma Liang said, Zhuge Liang When they arrived in other counties, they found a huge gap between them and Ma Liang. These people can't be said to be mediocre and incompetent, but compared to Ma Liang, they are really too ordinary
Since they don't know the local situation and don't have the guts to change it, Zhuge Liang is already a little frightened. He has already thought that if he does it alone according to his own ideas, these officials will cause harm to himself. What kind of obstruction, their own decree, can they complete it?Zhuge Liang thought in his heart, but he also admired Mr. Jia more and more.

It took nearly half a month for Zhuge Liang to complete the inspection of Jingnan, and he probably knew the situation here. The officials in Jingnan were all firmly remembered by Zhuge Liang, and they were also divided into two parts. , Those who can be reused, and those who can go home to plow the fields, Jingzhou has many officials with good talents, but they have been excluded and have not been reused. Zhuge Liang also remembered them in his heart.

When he returned to Lingling County.

Ma Liang’s friends have all arrived, a dozen or so of them, when they saw Zhuge Liang, everyone’s eyes were different, some admired, some doubted, Ma Liang introduced them, and they also They met with Zhuge Liang one by one. Among them were Fei Yi from Jiangxia, styled Wenwei, Deng Zhi from Yiyang, styled Bo Miao, Xianglang from Xiangyang, styled Juda, and his nephew Xiang Chong.

Yang Yi, a native of Xiangyang, whose name is Weigong, and several brothers of Ma Liang.

When everyone entered the guest room and began to talk, Zhuge Liang was pleasantly surprised. Ma Liang called so many people. But now, Zhuge Liang was surprised to find that these people are not ordinary people, most of them are talented, some can be the head of a county, and some are enough to take over Ma Liang's current position.

Seeing this large group of capable ministers discussing how to govern Jingzhou, Zhuge Liang didn't say a word, but listened to their plans seriously. Many plans that Zhuge Liang hadn't thought of were brought up by them and rejected by themselves. Gradually became more intense, even Ma Liang couldn't sit still and joined their discussion.

Zhuge Liang listened to their thoughts with a smile on his face.

Mr. Jia, thank you! ! !
(End of this chapter)